Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate within a permaculture aid and development program. It requires knowledge of aid organisations and issues, working with other cultures and communities, group dynamics and communications.
For indigenous contexts, the delivery and assessment against this competency standard must comply with community protocols and guidelines and be supported by elders and custodians of country.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research the permaculture aid and development program | 1.1 Obtain information about the program 1.2 Research the program, its community and bioregion 1.3 Research the living conditions, expectations and issues before becoming involved |
2. Work within the permaculture aid and development program | 2.1 Become familiar with the permaculture aid and development program 2.2 Ask questions and accept feedback from those already involved in the program 2.3 Contribute in a positive way and within the guidelines of the project 2.4 Ensure your own safety and the safety of others and do not take undue risks |
3. Support the ongoing work of the permaculture aid and development program | 3.1 Communicate effectively with others involved in the program 3.2 Support the aims and objectives of the program and help communicate these to others 3.3 Work to undo misunderstandings about communities requiring aid and the project work involved 3.4 When leaving the program ensure that own involvement has been constructive |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
research the permaculture aid and development program
work within a permaculture aid and development program
support ongoing development of the permaculture aid and development program
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
permaculture principles and practices related to permaculture aid and development
permaculture aid and development programs, such as:
within other NGOs and government projects or organisations
overseas aid for disaster relief and recovery
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
migrant and refugee programs
food and resource security programs
health and wellness programs
educational programs
organisational policies and procedures
personal health and safety risk assessment procedures
community consultation and facilitation methodologies
group dynamics and conflict resolution strategies
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs. Assessors must also have a nationally accredited Certificate IV or Diploma of Permaculture. Completion of a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) or non-accredited Permaculture Diploma is not sufficient at this.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Permaculture (PER)